Histology Technician

Jefferson City Medical Group; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employer paid short- and long-term-dis

PTO 148 hours annually

Holiday Leave 56 hours

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Jefferson City Medical Group in Missouri is seeking a Histology Technician to join our laboratory team. You will prepare tissue specimens, embed in paraffin, process with formalin, and perform slide staining using microscopes and ancillary instruments.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Histotechnology program, ASCP Histotechnologist HTL certification, and the ability to read, write and communicate in English. Prior experience or training under a registered HT is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Histotechnology program.
• Min experience as Histology Technician or 1 year training under HT.
• Licensing: ASCP Histotechnologist (HTL).
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to understand medical/surgical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Use equipment and instruments including microscopes, microtomes and other lab equipment.
• Receive specimen/tissue from procedures, operating room, diagnostic procedures and/or other autopsy.
• Sort specimen according to priority and difficulty of procedures and records in pathology log.
• Embeds specimens into blocks and fixes tissue in formalin.
• Operates instrumentation for tissue dehydration, section clearing, impregnation with paraffin, cutting tissue section, and staining of slides.

Skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Teamwork

Reading terminology

Education

Histotechnology program

Job description

Position posted: 10/27/2026

SIGN ON BONUS: $15,000!

• Use equipment and instruments including microscopes, microtomes and other lab equipment.
• Receive specimen/tissue from procedures, operating room, diagnostic procedures and/or other autopsy.
• Sort specimen according to priority and difficulty of procedures and records in pathology log.
• Embeds specimens into blocks and fixes tissue in formalin.
• Operates instrumentation for tissue dehydration, section clearing, impregnation with paraffin, cutting tissue section, and staining of slides.

Responsibilities

• Use equipment and instruments including microscopes, microtomes and other lab equipment.
• Receive specimen/tissue from procedures, operating room, diagnostic procedures and/or other autopsy.
• Sort specimen according to priority and difficulty of procedures and records in pathology log.
• Embeds specimens into blocks and fixes tissue in formalin.
• Operates instrumentation for tissue dehydration, section clearing, impregnation with paraffin, cutting tissue section, and staining of slides.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Histotechnology program

Experience

• Minimum experience as a Histology Technician or have a minimum of one year of training under the direction of a registered Histology Technologist

Certification/License

• Licensing and Certification: American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Histotechnologist (HTL)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Able to wear personal protective equipment (e.g. face mask, goggles, latex/no latex gloves) as needed
• Ability to work effectively within the role independently and with other team members
• Ability to organize and complete work task in a timely manner
• Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in English
• Ability to understand medical/surgical terminology

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Conditions common to a clinic environment including communicable disease, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids and toxic substances, hazardous materials. Fast-paced medical office environment involving contact and interaction with patients, physicians, and other clinical and non-clinical personnel.

Benefits

• Health insurance & employer paid short- and long-term disability
• Generous PTO policy, beginning at 148-hours annually
• 56 hours paid Holiday Leave
• Employer Retirement Plan (401K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and other professional advancements, including a Medical Assistant training program